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Maijor

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAY-jer /ˈmeɪ.dʒər/High

Meaning: A spelling of Major — from the Latin maior, 'greater; larger'; also a military rank/title; a word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: Greater; a military rank: Maijor spells Major. Bold, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningA spelling of Major — from the Latin maior, 'greater; larger'; also a military rank/title; a word-name; we note the word-name

U.S. rank (2025)#13192 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 214

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maijor is a spelling of Major — from the Latin maior, 'greater; larger'; also a military rank/title; a word-name (we note the word-name). A bold, modern name (said 'MAY-jer').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern word-name. Rare in this form, greater at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Major comes from the Latin maior, 'greater; larger' (also a military rank) — Maijor is a spelling, a bold word-name (we note the word-name; said 'MAY-jer').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Major — word-name

Variations

MajorMajoreMajer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maijor mean?

Maijor spells Major — Latin 'greater; larger' (also a military rank). We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Maijor?

It's said MAY-jer /ˈmeɪ.dʒər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maijor a boy or girl name?

Maijor is a boy's name.

How popular is Maijor?

Maijor is a very rare spelling in the U.S.